Senior Psychologist - Geriatric & Dementia Care

Metro South Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Psychologist specialized in geriatric medicine to deliver advanced psychology assessment and intervention for older adults with cognitive and behavioral needs, including dementia and BPSD.

You will support the Acute Cognitive Unit, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to evidence-based practice, service development, and research while mentoring junior clinicians and allied health staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with focus on older adults.
• Experience with dementia and complex behavioral symptoms.
• Ability to supervise and educate junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychology assessment and intervention for older adults.
• Provide clinical advice to Acute Cognitive Unit and MDT.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and research.
• Supervise and support junior clinicians and students.

Skills

Older adult MH

Dementia care

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Psychologist

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Psychologist specialized in geriatric medicine to deliver advanced psychology assessment and intervention for older adults with cognitive and behavioral needs, including dementia and BPSD.

You will support the Acute Cognitive Unit, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to evidence-based practice, service development, and research while mentoring junior clinicians and allied health staff.